Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is naturally gluten free and packed with protein that’ll have you going back for seconds – possibly thirds because they’re that good. Chicken thigh recipes have so much flavor– we love baked chicken thighs at our house and know you will too!

This Easy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe is a simple 30-minute dinner and great for the whole fam!

Oven baked chicken thighs can be a little intimidating if you’ve never made them before. Confused about how to get the perfectly baked chicken thigh? I’m answering all of your questions and giving you guys the perfect baked chicken thighs recipe!

How Long to Cook Chicken Thighs?

If you haven’t invested in a meat thermometer, I highly suggest doing so! It takes the stress out of cooking meat and basically does the work for you.

The key to perfectly cooked oven baked chicken thighs is to not overcook them – they’ll be super dry and just plain yuck. Make sure your baked chicken thighs reach a perfect 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat which can be accomplished by following the cooking time in the recipe below.

How to Cook Chicken Thighs in the Oven?

I love using a rimmed baking sheet to cook chicken thighs in the oven. Keeps the juices in the pan with all of the incredible flavor. Remember to preheat your oven beforehand so it’s heated when your chicken thighs are ready to go into the oven!

The key for how to cook chicken thighs in the oven is the cook time – make sure you don’t over cook them! A meat thermometer is so key to this so I HIGHLY suggest using one. Otherwise, it’s a guessing game on whether or not they’re done because oven cooking quality may vary depending on the type of oven you have.

What to Make with Chicken Thighs?

Personally I love pairing chicken thighs with veggies like broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. There are also sides like mashed potatoes, cauliflower mac n cheese (YES), or roasted veggies that are simply amazing with baked chicken thighs!

The skin on chicken thighs is a primary source of fat which is why those particular types of thighs have higher amounts of fat and saturated fat.

Are you a busy mom with no time or motivation to whip up a healthy dinner during the week? Well this recipe will change your mind! Seriously you guys – try it. Try this recipe along with plenty of other recipes in my weeknight archives on the blog 🙂

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